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Cambridge IELTS 15 Academic Reading Test 2 Passage 3
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stimuli
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(n) /ˈstɪmjʊlaɪ/
things that cause a reaction or response
Example: Bright colors can be stimuli for babies to smile.
universal
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(adj) /ˌjunɪˈvɜrsl/
affecting or relating to all people or things in the world
Example: Laughter is a universal way to create happiness.
neuroscience
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(n) /ˌnjʊə.roʊˈsaɪ.əns/
the study of the nervous system and brain
Example: She wants to study neuroscience in college.
adaptation
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(n) /ˌædæpˈteɪʃən/
a change by which something becomes better suited to its environment
Example: The bird's adaptation helps it survive in the cold.
unpredictable
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(adj) /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbl/
not able to be predicted or guessed
Example: The weather can be very unpredictable in spring.
communicates
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(v) /kəˈmjunɪˌkeɪts/
to share information or express thoughts and feelings with others
Example: She communicates her ideas clearly during the meeting.
relevant
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(adj) /ˈrɛl.ə.vənt/
important or connected to something
Example: The teacher gave the students relevant examples to help them understand.
indigenous
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(adj) /ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs/
belonging to a particular place or nation; native
Example: The indigenous people have their own unique traditions.
hierarchies
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(n) /ˈhaɪərɑːrkiz/
a system of ranking people or things
Example: In many companies, there are clear hierarchies among employees.
submissive
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(adj) /səbˈmɪsɪv/
eager to obey someone else or willing to accept their control
Example: The dog was submissive and lay down when commanded.
fraternity
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(n) /frəˈtɜrnɪti/
a group of people who share a common interest or purpose, often as part of a college or university
Example: He joined the fraternity to make new friends.
insulting
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(adj) /ɪnˈsʌltɪŋ/
showing a lack of respect for someone; rude or offensive
Example: Making fun of someone's clothes can be insulting.
analysis
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(n) /əˈnæləsɪs/
the process of studying something to understand it better
Example: The analysis of the data took a long time.
relative
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(n) /ˈrɛlətɪv/
a person connected to another by family
Example: My cousin is my relative.
variable
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(n) /ˈvɛr.i.ə.bəl/
something that can change or vary
Example: The weather is a variable that can affect our plans.
volunteers
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(n) /ˌvɒl.ənˈtɪrz/
people who offer their time and services for free to help others
Example: The volunteers helped clean up the park.
estimate
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(v) /ˈɛs.tɪ.meɪt/
to guess the amount or value of something
Example: I estimate that it will take us an hour to finish the project.
predictions
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(n) /prɪˈdɪkʃənz/
statements about what will happen in the future
Example: The weather forecasts make many predictions about the storm.
perceived
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(v) /pərˈsiːvd/
to think that something is true or exists
Example: She was perceived as a leader by her teammates.
strategically
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(adv) /strəˈtiːdʒɪkli/
in a way that is planned for a specific purpose or advantage
Example: She planned the project strategically to ensure success.
context
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(n) /ˈkɒn.tɛkst/
the situation in which something happens
Example: You need to understand the context of the story.
hypothesis
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(n) /haɪˈpɒθɪsɪs/
an idea that can be tested to see if it is true
Example: The scientist made a hypothesis about how laughter affects mood.
respite
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(n) /ˈrɛspɪt/
a short period of rest from something difficult or unpleasant
Example: He took a respite from work to enjoy his favorite book.
tedious
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(adj) /ˈtiː.di.əs/
boring and too long or slow
Example: The task was tedious and took a long time to finish.
facilitate
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(v) /fəˈsɪlɪˌteɪt/
to make something easier
Example: The teacher tried to facilitate learning in the classroom.
replenishment
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(n) /rɪˈplɛnɪʃmənt/
the act of making something full again
Example: The team planned for the replenishment of supplies next week.
ostensibly
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(adv) /əˈstɛn.sə.bli/
apparently or seemingly, but not necessarily actually
Example: The students were ostensibly there to learn, but they were just having fun.
perception
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(n) /pərˈsɛpʃən/
the way someone understands something
Example: His perception of the situation was different from hers.
elicit
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(v) /ɪˈlɪsɪt/
to draw out a response or reaction
Example: The teacher tried to elicit answers from the students.
contentment
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(n) /kənˈtɛntmənt/
a state of happiness and satisfaction
Example: She felt a deep contentment after finishing her book.
neutral
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(adj) /ˈnjuː.trəl/
not supporting or helping either side in a disagreement
Example: She remained neutral during the argument.
persistence
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(n) /pərˈsɪstəns/
the quality of continuing to do something despite difficulties
Example: Her persistence in studying helped her pass the exam.
consecutive
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(adj) /kənˈsɛk.jə.tɪv/
following one after another in order
Example: He answered ten consecutive questions correctly.
replicate
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(v) /ˈrɛplɪˌkeɪt/
to make a copy of something
Example: The scientists try to replicate the experiment to see if they get the same results.
multiplication
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(n) /ˌmʌltɪplɪˈkeɪʃən/
the process of adding a number to itself a certain number of times
Example: In school, we learn multiplication in math class.
accomplish
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(v) /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
to successfully complete something
Example: I want to accomplish my goals this year.
energise
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(v) /ˈɛn.ər.dʒaɪz/
to give someone energy or enthusiasm
Example: The music can energise the crowd at the concert.
psychological
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(adj) /ˌsaɪ.kəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/
relating to the mind or mental processes
Example: Psychological studies can help us understand how people think.
evolution
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(n) /ˌɛvəˈluːʃən/
the process of change and development over time
Example: The evolution of technology has changed how we live.
anthropologist
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(n) /ˌæn.θrəˈpɑː.lə.dʒɪst/
a person who studies human societies and cultures
Example: An anthropologist learns about different cultures around the world.
biologist
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(n) /baɪˈɑːlədʒɪst/
a scientist who studies living things
Example: The biologist examined the plants in the rainforest.
consistent
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(adj) /kənˈsɪstənt/
always happening in the same way or having the same quality
Example: The team had consistent results in their experiments.
approximate
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(v) /əˈprɑːksɪmeɪt/
to make a calculated guess about a number or value
Example: I can approximate the distance to the park.
dominant
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(adj) /ˈdɒmɪnənt/
most powerful or important
Example: The dominant player scored the most points in the game.
reveal
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(v) /rɪˈviːl/
to make something known that was previously hidden
Example: The study will reveal new information about laughter.
resource
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(n) /ˈriːsɔːrs/
something that can be used to help achieve a goal or meet a need
Example: The library is a great resource for students.
range
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(n) /reɪndʒ/
the variety of different things of the same general type
Example: The store has a wide range of toys for kids.
influence
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(v) /ˈɪnfluəns/
to have an effect on someone or something
Example: Her smile can influence how people feel.
composition
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(n) /ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/
the way in which something is put together or arranged
Example: Her composition was beautiful and full of emotion.
imply
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(v) /ɪmˈplaɪ/
to suggest something without saying it directly
Example: He didn't say it, but his tone seemed to imply that he was unhappy.